Epiphytical

/ˌɛpɪˈfɪtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing the nature and characteristics of epiphytes or epiphytic growth patterns.

Etymology

From 'epiphyte' + '-ical' (relating to, of the nature of). A variant adjectival form with the same meaning as 'epiphytic.'

Kelly Says

Epiphytical communities are nature's vertical gardens—they're so important in rainforests that scientists estimate up to 50% of plant species in some canopies are epiphytes living on other plants.

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